“Political contributions do not influence the legislative process.” The Ohio House Republican spokeswoman said those words this week, bringing big laughs from the hosts of the Today in Ohio podcast, ...

We voters often say that we want our senators and members of Congress to do things, and preferably, the right things. We tend to dislike it when we see people on Capitol Hill who are all talk and no ...

Many state legislative sessions are underway right now — learn more about this crucial political process and how it can bolster or reduce your rights. With an increasingly conservative Supreme Court ...

A central fact of 21st century American political life is that we live in an increasingly distrustful society. Our distrust often manifests itself in the form of partisan enmity. But, as the struggle ...

Texas’ 2025 legislative session runs from Jan. 14 to June 2. Lawmakers will debate a bevy of issues and pass hundreds of bills that affect Texans’ lives. First, the proposals must survive several ...

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WINONA, Minn. — Graduates of the Winona Model Legislature who have gone on to hold elected office say the experience helped prepare them for future service. The annual Winona Model Legislature brought ...

Editor’s note: This is an updated version of our 2023 guide to the Texas Legislature. Texas’ 2025 legislative session runs from Jan. 14 to June 2. Lawmakers will debate a bevy of issues and pass ...